23

Dec

Who is ‘Papabile’ for the role of Dean of the College of Cardinals

Angelo Sodano, at 92 years of age, has resigned from his position as Dean of the College of Cardinals. The process to find a new dean has already begun. He…

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22

Dec

Pope Francis to celebrate mass for 100th anniversary of John Paul II’s birth

The Polish episcopate announced that in May, 2020, Pope Francis will celebrate a Mass for the 100th anniversary of John Paul II's birth. It will be in the Vatican on…

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22

Dec

New evangelising ways required as fewer countries can be described as Christian – Pope Francis

The ongoing reform of the Roman Curia is a necessary part of the Catholic Church's fidelity to its mission to proclaim the Gospel, recognizing that very few countries today can…

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21

Dec

Let Mommy Rest – Nativity Scene goes viral and inspires Pope

Pope Francis referred to a photograph of a small Nativity Scene entitled “Let Mommy Rest,” which shows “the tenderness of a family, of a marriage,” he said. During Wednesday’s General…

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20

Dec

Rights expert welcomes Pope’s decision to lift ‘veil of secrecy’ on child abuse cases

The Vatican must take action to ensure justice for people who were sexually abused by priests during childhood, a UN independent human rights expert said on Thursday. Maud de Boer-Buquicchio issued the charge in a statement welcoming the…

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20

Dec

Photo Story: Pope Francis meets UN secretary general

Pope Francis (R) talks with Secretary-General of the United Nations, Portugal's Antonio Guterres (L) during a private audience in the Vatican, 20 December 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE/FILIPPO MONTEFORTE / POOL

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18

Dec

Photo Story: A moment from Pope Francis’ general audience

Pope Francis (L) arrives to lead a general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican City, 18 December 2019. On Tuesday Pope Francis celebrated his 83rd birthday.   Photo:…

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17

Dec

Pope Francis abolishes pontifical secret in clergy abuse cases

Pope Francis Dec. 17 abolished the Catholic Church's practice of imposing strict confidentiality rules on the Vatican's legal proceedings in cases involving clergy sexual abuse or misconduct, in a reform…

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17

Dec

Pope Francis turns 83

Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was born on 17 December 1936. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bergoglio was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969, and from 1973 to…

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15

Dec

Photo Story: A Pope’s blessing

Children with statues of  Jesus for the Crib lift them up for Pope Francis’ blessing as he leads Sunday Angelus prayer from the window of his office overlooking Saint Peter's…

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13

Dec

Pope Francis 50th Anniversary since his ordination as priest

Fifty years ago on 13 December 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jorge Mario Bergoglio  was ordained a Jesuit priest in Argentina. His vocation dates back to 21 September…

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05

Dec

Pope blasts weak climate-crisis response in COP 25 message

Pope Francis has blasted the international community's weak response to the climate crisis in his message to participants at the COP 25 United Nations Conference on Climate in Madrid. "On…

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02

Dec

Pope Francis speaks against the virus of consumerism

Pope Francis on Sunday urged people to resist the excesses of consumerism in the period leading up to Christmas, calling it a virus that attacks faith and offends the needy.…

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27

Nov

Pope Francis admits there is corruption in the Vatican

Pope Francis admitted there is financial corruption in the Vatican, describing it as a "scandal" on Tuesday. The pope's statement marked the first time he has acknowledged corruption in Vatican…

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25

Nov

Photo Story: Pope Francis in Japan

Pope Francis (R) gives his blessings to a baby as he arrives at Tokyo Dome prior to celebrating a Holy Mass in Tokyo, Japan, 25 November 2019. The pope is…

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25

Nov

Pope voices concern over future energy as he comforts victims of Fukushima disaster

Pope Francis expressed concern about future energy sources as he comforted victims of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor disaster on Monday, noting a call by Japan’s Catholic bishops to abolish…

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24

Nov

Pope Francis visits Nagasaki in Japan

In a long-awaited speech in Nagasaki, Pope Francis strongly criticized the concept of nuclear deterrence and warned of arm races while calling on world leaders to instead use money and…

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23

Nov

Pope Francis to visit Japan from Saturday

Pope Francis ended his visit in Thailand and is set to arrive in Japan on Saturday to spread his message of peace. He will be the first head of the…

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22

Nov

Photo Story: Pope Francis celebrates a Holy Mass at Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok

People join their hands for prayers as Pope Francis celebrates a Holy Mass at Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday 22 November 2019. Pope Francis is in Thailand for…

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22

Nov

Pope Francis, in Bangkok, urges respect for prostitutes, victims of human trafficking

Pope Francis, speaking before a packed stadium of devoted followers in a Bangkok stadium, urged the international community to respect women and children who have been forced into prostitution or…

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21

Nov

Pope Francis begins three-day visit to  Thailand

Pope Francis has begun his three-day visit to Thailand, which runs from 20 to 23 November 2019. It will mark the 350th anniversary of the founding of the 'Mission de…

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20

Nov

Photo Story: Special welcome by his cousin on Pope’s arrival in Thailand

Pope Francis (R) walks with his cousin Ana Rosa Sivori (L) as he arrives at Military Air Terminal of Don Muang Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, 20 November 2019. The plane…

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20

Nov

Pope heading to Thailand

Pope Francis is heading to Thailand to encourage members of a minority Catholic community in a Buddhist nation and highlight his admiration for their missionary ancestors who brought the faith…

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17

Nov

Pope Francis’ cousin to be official translator of Pope’s apostolic visit to Thailand

Sister Ana Rosa of the Congregation of the Salesian Sisters, is Pope Francis' second cousin and lives and work in Thailand. Fluent in Thai, she will oversee the translations during…

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17

Nov

Preparations underway for Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Thailand

The silver chalice, which Pope Francis will use at mass during his visit, is displayed at the Assumption Cathedral in Bangkok, Thailand. Pope Francis' apostolic visit to Thailand, which is…

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17

Nov

Pope considering adding ‘sin against ecology’ to Church’s catechism

Speaking to a group of lawyers on Friday, Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church is contemplating the introduction of “ecological sin” to the compendium of Church teaching. “We have…

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16

Nov

Vatican donates building to shelter Rome’s homeless and poor

The Vatican has donated a building near St Peter's hitherto used by nuns to shelter Rome's homeless and poor, ANSA sources said Friday. The building, which overlooks St Peter's Square,…

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16

Nov

Pope Francis compares politicians who take against homosexuals, gypsies and Jews to Hitler

Pope Francis said on Friday politicians who rage against homosexuals, gypsies and Jews remind him of Hitler. "It is not coincidental that at times there is a resurgence of symbols…

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15

Nov

Photo Story: Pope Francis meets Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb

Pope Francis (R) receives a gift from Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb during a private audience, Vatican, 15 November 2019. Pope Francis called Thursday for Facebook, Apple, Microsoft,…

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27

Oct

Pray like the poor, not the Pharisee – Pope Francis

The Pope focused his reflections on three figures in this Sunday’s readings: a Pharisee, a tax collector, and a poor person. Each of them tells us something about how to…

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15

Oct

We must be cured of hypocrisy – Pope Francis

In his homily at Mass on Tuesday, Pope Francis said that Jesus does not tolerate hypocrisy. “We must be cured of hypocrisy,” he said, “and the medicine is knowing how…

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15

Oct

Vatican’s longtime security chief and Pope Francis bodyguard resigns over leak

Domenico Giani, the Vatican's longtime security chief and Pope Francis' main bodyguard, resigned on Monday over the leak of information from an investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing in the Vatican.…

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14

Oct

Pope mistakenly tweets support for US ‘Saints’ football team

The Vatican employees who manage Pope Francis' official Twitter account in English on Sunday by mistake tweeted the Pope’s support for American football team the New Orleans Saints.when tweeting about…

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13

Oct

Pope Francis proclaims five new Saints

Cardinal John Henry Newman, Sister Marian Thresia, Sister Giuseppina Vannini, Sister Dulce Lopes Pontes, and Marguerite Bays were proclaimed Saints by Pope Francis in a ceremony which took place on…

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13

Oct

Pope Francis appeals for new dialogue effort based on sincerity, honesty and transparency for efficient solutions on Syria

Pope Francis has appealed for a new effort at dialogue after U.S. forces pulled back from northeastern Syria, clearing the way for Turkey’s offensive against Syrian Kurds there. Francis said…

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05

Oct

Compassion is key – Pope Francis

Pope Francis created 13 new Cardinals during an Ordinary Public Consistory in St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday afternoon. In his homily reflects on the importance of being aware of God’s…

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03

Oct

Pompeo in audience with the Pope

A handout picture provided by the Vatican Media shows Pope Francis (L) receives US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (R) and his wife Susan during an audience at the Vatican.…

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29

Sep

Seeing the misery of so many innocent people, we must not fail to weep, we must not fail to respond – Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Sunday reminded the faithful to be hospitable towards all those who arrive on our shores and in our societies. Addressing those present for Holy Mass and the…

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27

Sep

Pope to Consecrate Four Bishops, including a Maltese, on October 4

Pope Francis will consecrate four bishops on October 4, 2019, at a Mass at 5 pm in St. Peter’s Basilica: three apostolic nuncios – two Italians and a Maltese –…

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26

Sep

Pope feels ‘besieged’

Pope Francis told a group of Jesuits that he felt "besieged" during his recent trip to Africa, according to Father Antonio Spadaro, the editor of the Civiltà Cattolica magazine. "It…

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21

Sep

Euthanasia and assisted suicide trade dignity for false compassion – Pope Francis to Medical Doctors

Pope Francis told a group of Italian doctors Friday they must resist the temptation to participate in assisted suicide or euthanasia, which trades the dignity of the patient for a…

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17

Sep

Safeguarding must be woven into Church life across the globe – Pope Francis

There is a continuing need for the culture and mission of Safeguarding to be systemically embedded into the life of the Church across the globe. In this regard, the Pontifical…

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16

Sep

President George Vella in private audience with Pope Francis (Updated)

Today, Monday 16 September 2019, the Holy Father Francis received in audience the President of Malta, His Excellency Mr. George Vella, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of…

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15

Sep

God saves with love, not force – He proposes himself not impose – Pope Francis

Pope Francis explained that God waits for us to accept his infinite love. He continued, saying this infinite love, at times, “can be rejected”. Speaking before Sunday's Angelus, Pope Francis…

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13

Sep

Pope Francis to visit Thailand and Japan in November

The Holy See Press Office announced Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan from 19 to 26 November. He will be the second Pope to visit these two Asian…

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11

Sep

Pope Francis “not afraid” of the Catholic Church splitting, accuses critics of stabbing him in the back

Pope Francis has accused his critics of stabbing him in the back, and said he is "not afraid" of the Catholic Church splitting but added “I pray that they do…

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09

Sep

Photo Story: Over a million attend mass by Pope Francis in Madagascar

Pope Francis (R) during the visit the City of Friendship, Akamasoa, Madagascar, 08 September 2019. Pope Francis will visit Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius on his three-nation trip to Africa, from 04…

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08

Sep

Pope Francis visits Madagascar

Pope Francis at a vigil with the youth on the diocesan grounds of Soamandrakizay in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on the 07 September 2019. Hundreds of thousands are expected to flock to…

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06

Sep

Pope ends Mozambique visit, denounces corrupt leaders

Pope Francis, ending his visit to Mozambique, on Friday scolded political and business leaders in the resource-rich but poor East African country who allow themselves to be corrupted by outsiders.…

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05

Sep

Pope Francis welcomed in Mozambique

Pope Francis was met by thousands of excited Mozambicans on Wednesday evening, including President Filipe Nyusi, as he began his first papal visit to the southern African country. The pontiff…

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04

Sep

Pope Francis begins Apostolic journey to Africa

Pope Francis on Wednesday departed to Maputo, Mozambique for an Apostolic Journey will see him visiting Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius from 04 to 10 September 2019. He’s going to deliver…

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02

Sep

Poverty, Environment, Corruption and Exploitation to dominate Pope’s Africa visit’s agenda

Pope Francis leaves on Wednesday for Africa, where poverty, the environment, foreign exploitation of resources and corruption are expected to be high on his agenda as he visits the continent…

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01

Sep

Pope arrives late for his traditional weekly address after getting stuck in Vatican elevator

Pope Francis said he was stuck for 25 minutes in a Vatican elevator and had to be rescued by firefighters. Francis apologized to the faithful in St. Peter's Square Sunday…

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21

Aug

Pope leaves sick girl run free on general audience stage

Pope Francis allowed a girl suffering from an undisclosed illness to move around undisturbed clapping and dancing on the stage for most of his general audience on Wednesday, delighting the…

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14

Aug

Pope Francis writes to the people of Genoa on Morandi bridge disaster anniversary

Pope Francis wrote to the citizens of Genoa, Italy, affected by the August 14 2018 collapse of the northern Italian city's Morandi Bridge which killed 43 people. In the letter,…

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10

Aug

Von Der Leyen’s appointment ‘blessed’ by the Pope

After narrowly winning political approval last month, Ursula von der Leyen has now received a spiritual vote of confidence — from the pope. POLITICO highlights that when asked in an interview with…

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09

Aug

Pope Francis warns against nationalism, calls for Europe to be saved

Europe's historic and cultural unity must be saved, Pope Francis told Turin daily La Stampa in an interview published on Friday. In the interview, the pontiff spoke about the dangers…

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